With a big push in recent years towards minimizing your wardrobe to contain pieces you’ll actually wear, and towards being a more mindful consumer in general, you might be looking to revamp your wardrobe for the upcoming year. A new year is always a good time to declutter your wardrobe and get rid of pieces that don’t fit or just aren’t your style anymore.
With the idea of scaling down your wardrobe in mind, it might be time to build a capsule wardrobe of your own, a curated wardrobe of essential pieces tailored to you. Not only will it encourage you to be more mindful, but it will also mean that everything in your wardrobe can be used in rotation. That way you’ll get a good amount of wear out of your clothes, and also keep stylish in the process. From shoes, dresses, tops, pants, or even a designer purse or two, there’s an individual space for each piece. To learn more about how you can style basic essentials that you may already have in your wardrobe, keep reading below!
1. Trench coat
Your waterproof parka might be doing its job for the rainier days, but we’re sure you have a stylish trench coat that just isn’t getting the wear that it deserves! Something about the length of this coat just pulls together any and every outfit under the sun. You could be wearing really casual clothes just for quick errands when you’re out and about, but the coat on top makes it look like you’ve made more of an effort than you actually have, as Kylie Jenner has shown us recently! And if it’s in a neutral color, then that makes it an even more versatile piece.
2. Tailored trousers
Another must-have essential in any capsule wardrobe has to be a good quality pair of black trousers, that are tailored to you. You’d be surprised at how much the fitting of a piece of clothing can make a difference to your look, but if sleek and put together is what you’re after, then that’ll do the job! A work setting might mean that you get a lot of wear out of something like that, but we’d argue that tailored trousers can work not only for the office, but also for fancy and formal events when you feel like you need a change from dresses!
3. Oversized blazer
Tying in perfectly with the tailored trouser, an oversized blazer is just the trick to complete the look. Oversized clothes in general have been in style for a while now, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. The combination of style, as well as extreme comfort, make it hard to pass this one up, and depending on how you style it, an oversized blazer can very easily look feminine or masculine, whatever you prefer!
4. Color block knitwear
Celebrities such as Harry Styles and Lizzo might have a lot to do with the influence of bright and colorful clothing, but we’d definitely recommend adding some color block knitwear to your collection. With no intricate patterns or styles, let the color speak for itself and elevate even the simplest of outfits! And in the colder months, wearing something bright is always a nice, cheerful way to battle the cold, dreary weather.
5. Platform loafers
In our opinion, loafers are another one of those staple pieces that really make you look put together. It might have been a while since you last wore a pair of loafers, so if you’re on the hunt for some new ones, we’d recommend you take it one step further and get loafers that have a bit of a platform to them. Not only do they add height, but they’re also extremely comfortable because the sole wraps all the way around, making them more wearable on an everyday basis. Small details such as a gold chain across each shoe is also a great way to elevate your whole outfit.
6. Simple hoops
A pair of simple hoop earrings is an accessory that we absolutely had to include in our list and that we think will complete your wardrobe capsule. With variations in gold, silver, and rose gold, there are colors to suit all undertones, and these minimalist earrings really will complete your look for any occasion! Without feeling heavy or weighing your ears down, plain hoop earrings are sure to catch everyone’s attention, especially when you move in the light, and even Kate Middleton was seen rocking a pair of gold hoops not too long ago! As a bonus, these really can be worn all year round, no matter the season or the weather!
